Mother’s Day weekend in Vermont โ which means tea services in the Mad River Valley, circus arts in Brattleboro, woodblock printing in Manchester, and enough going on across the state that Mom can have her pick. Here’s what’s worth doing.
Friday, May 8
Circus Springboard: Broken Open | New England Center for Circus Arts, Brattleboro | 5pm & 8pm | $20โ$40 This one’s special. NECCA’s graduating ProTrack class performs their final shows before heading off to professional circus careers around the world โ two performances only, Friday night. Broken Open blends acrobatics, theater, and an embodied mythology of everyday objects into something genuinely moving. After three weeks touring New England, this is the closing night. Tickets at necenterforcircusarts.org
Comedy Play Fest | Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center | 7:30pm | $20 suggested Three-night comedy theater festival runs Friday through Sunday in Waterbury Center. Friday and Saturday nights at 7:30pm, Sunday matinee at 2pm. Local theater doing what local theater does best โ taking risks in a room full of neighbors. montpelieralive.com
Women’s Wellness Weekend | Sฤtu Ayurvedic Retreat, Brattleboro | FriโSun Meditation, forest bathing, sauna, yoga, and meals included across the full weekend. A proper Mother’s Day gift if you can swing it โ or just a good reason to spend the weekend in the Brattleboro area. brattleborochamber.org
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Saturday, May 9
Mothers and Others Peace Festival | Old First Church Barn, Bennington | 10amโNoon | Free The Bennington branch of the AAUW hosts this community gathering at One Monument Circle โ origami cranes, peace dove buttons, pinwheels, and the kind of low-key community event that Bennington does well. Free and open to all. bennington.com
Petals & Paint | Gathered & Made, Manchester Center | 11amโ3pm Mother’s Day weekend floral and painting event in Manchester Center, running Saturday and Sunday. Creative, seasonal, and a solid option for the Bennington County crowd looking for something to do with Mom. manchestervermont.com
Mokuhanga Woodblock Printing Workshop | Southern Vermont Arts Center, Manchester | 10amโ4pm Two-day workshop exploring texture in Japanese woodblock printing with instructor Patty Hudak. Ages 16 and up. SVAC is one of the great underrated arts venues in Vermont โ the facility and the setting alone are worth the trip. svac.org
Mother’s Day Weekend Market | Mad River Valley | 11amโ3pm Vendors, goods, and the Valley doing its Saturday thing. Good warm-up for a weekend in Washington County. madrivervalley.com
National Civics Bee โ Regional Competition | Addison County Chamber, Vergennes | 10:30amโ12:30pm Middle schoolers competing on civic knowledge in Vergennes โ free to watch, genuinely impressive, and a good reminder that Vermont’s kids are paying attention. addisoncounty.com
Comedy Play Fest | Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center | 7:30pm | $20 suggested Night two of the festival. montpelieralive.com
Sunday, May 10 โ Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day Tea | Inn at Round Barn Farm, Waitsfield | Noon & 2pm Proper British tea service at one of the Mad River Valley’s most beautiful properties โ savory bites, scones, sweets, and a full tea spread. Two seatings. This is the move if you want to do something genuinely special for Mom in Washington County. Book ahead. madrivervalley.com
Comedy Play Fest โ Sunday Matinee | Grange Hall Cultural Center, Waterbury Center | 2pm | $20 suggested Final performance of the weekend. montpelieralive.com
Petals & Paint | Gathered & Made, Manchester Center | 11amโ3pm Day two. manchestervermont.com
Bryan Gallery Opening | Jeffersonville | Afternoon Two new exhibits open at Bryan Gallery in Jeffersonville โ a good Sunday afternoon option for Lamoille County. madrivervalley.com
Iconic Sunday โ Sugarbush & Ikon Passholder Night | Sugarbush, Warren | 4โ8:30pm Yes, Sugarbush is still open. Ikon passholders, this is your last call. sugarbush.com
It’s Mother’s Day weekend in Vermont โ tea at Round Barn, circus arts in Brattleboro, and the mountains still have snow. Take Mom somewhere she hasn’t been before.
Dave Soulia | FYIVT
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